Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

February 5, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator

Business Title:

Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Extension Coordinator, you will provide agriculture and natural resources educational outreach and training for the Colville Reservation, as outlined in the goals, objectives, and timeline of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant project that funds this position. You will work in cooperation with the Washington State University (WSU) Colville Reservation Extension Team to develop, organize, coordinate, and implement agriculture and natural resources programs and activities, as well as youth-related agricultural 4‑H outreach, in accordance with WSU Extension policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on August 31, 2026. Renewal is dependent on program needs and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $5,397.56 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Relevant extension program discipline includes those related to any of the following: agriculture; natural resources; education; or other related field or equivalent education/experience explained in the application.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; demonstrated work experience using these programs.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-7-10/#four_3 and departmental driving standards.

• Some evening and weekend work is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional training in agriculture, natural resources, education or other related fields.

• Experience in gardening, food sovereignty, food security, or food production.

• Experience recognizing, understanding, and working with Native American communities, culture, customs, and values.

• Experience working with a wide range of people from varied social and economic levels, ages, races, ethnic backgrounds as well as in rural, suburban, and urban settings.

• Experience in preparing reports, evaluations, press releases, conveyance of program information to the public and program participants.

• Experience in public speaking, effective conveyance of program information to the public, program participants, and decision-makers.

• Experience working as a team member. Experience developing program materials.

• Experience working/collaborating with multiple public agencies, and individuals in partnerships.

• Knowledge of, and/or experience with, program assessment and evaluation.

• Experience working with social media.

About Department - https://extension.wsu.edu/colville-reservation/

Area/College: WSU Extension

Department Name: Ag & Natural Resources

Location: Nespelem, WA 99155

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/156962755. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or https://hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

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